lay sth down Значение & определение

Значение на lay sth down на български

• 0 to store wine for drinking in the future

• 1 If you lay down your weapons, you stop fighting:

  • They laid down their weapons and surrendered.

  • Mediators have persuaded both sides to lay down their arms.

• 2 to officially establish a rule, or to officially say how something should be done:

  • This is in line with the policy laid down by the management.

• 3 to officially establish a rule, or to officially state the way in which something should be done:

  • This is in line with the policy laid down by the management.

  • lay down standards/requirements The new law would lay down minimum standards for private security companies.

  • New managers tend to lay down the law and demand total compliance with their wishes.